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We work for justice, equity, and compassion in our relationships and systemic change in our society. We know that the escalation of economic inequality undergirds a thousand injustices, from climate change to homelessness, from mass incarceration to low-wage worker exploitation....Utility | November 14, 2014Tagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article -
Each year, one distinguished speaker is invited to address the largest gathering of Unitarian Universalists in the world at our annual General Assembly. The Ware Lecturer speaking about the values so important in our faith movement: compassion, justice, personal growth, and shared responsibility.Utility | October 29, 2014 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Economic JusticePage/Article -
Exodus 16: 1-31; 35 (New Revised Standard Version) The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim; and Israel came to the wilderness... The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness....Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Abundance, Commitment, Economy, Equity, Food Justice, God, Grace, Greed, Happiness, Judaism, JusticeCurriculum page -
A Call to Action From the President's Pen President Peter Morales writes in response to ALECUnitarian Universalist Association (UUA) against this organization that works to undermine social, economic and environmental justice. – Ed. Friends, Last Friday, October 17, the American Legislative...By Ted Resnikoff | October 22, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Putting Dreams into Action" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Community, Economy, Food Justice, Poverty, TransformationCurriculum page -
Not Columbus Day: Indigenous People's Day Indigen… People's Day celebrates the people and cultures of the Americas whose destiny was changed by his arrival. Columbus' voyage was the result of a papal policy of religious conquest – the effects of which continue to Read more. Unitarian...By Ted Resnikoff | October 6, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Economic Justice, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
How Far Would You Go To Fix this Picture? Recent studies reveal that most Americans underestimate the cleavage between the best-and-worst paid workers in America. Most people believe the difference is $30 earned by the best-paid workers for every $1 received by the worst paid workers, while – in...By Ted Resnikoff | September 29, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Join Thousands in NYC, and Many More Around the World The Unitarian Universalist Common Endowment Fund, as part of its role as a leading force in Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), will be in the People's March for Climate Change this weekend in New York City, with the President…; of the...By Ted Resnikoff | September 18, 2014 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Canvass/Pledge, Corporate Responsibility, Education, Generosity, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Human Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Jimmy Kimmel was able to convince passersby was the same as a $20 Casio watch – remember, smartphones aren’t just shiny they’re deadly. Your smartphone is one of the e… at your ear if you use it while charging, nor because you can...By Jennica Davis-Hockett | September 15, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU IdentityPage/Article -
And Change it for Good United Nations (UN) has for several years tried to create that consensus. This September the UN will try again, hosting the Catalyzing Action Climate Summit 2014, at its headquarters in New York City. Representatives from hundreds of member states will be present, but this...By Ted Resnikoff | September 12, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Business Meetings, Climate & Environmental Justice, Congregational Action, Earth, Earth Day, Economic Justice, Education, Global Human Rights & Justice, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Human Rights, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
Jamelle Bouie explains the relationship between home ownership, poverty and risk, noting that the recession of 2008-2009 obliterated fully 31% of wealth and 28% of home-equity among blacks in America. Read the full text of "Slate.www.uua.org/economic/">Learn how the Unitarian Universalist...By Ted Resnikoff | July 31, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Economic Justice, Equity, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Social Justice, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
A multi-session food education curriculum for group study or individual use to connect food choices with health, wellness, compassion, and sustainability.Curriculum | July 29, 2014 (reviewed July 2024) | For Families | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Food, Food JusticePage/Article -
Materials and guidance for beginning or deepening your exploration of economic justice.Study Guide | July 29, 2014 (reviewed July 2024) | For Adults | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Economic Justice, Equity, PovertyPage/Article -
Tipped-Minimum Wage is $2.13 hour. Some think that's enough. Restaurant Opportunities United (ROC United), re-posted on http://www.upworthy.com/why-waiters-only-make-2-an-hour-explained-by-a-…;, with links to information on the...By Ted Resnikoff | July 23, 2014 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Leadership, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Mass Incarceration, Housing Discrimination and Poverty are Linked J… Bouie explains how systematic economic discrimination designed to deprive minorities the possibility of creating wealth through home ownership in the United States creates neighborhoods mired in poverty and unemployment. The...By Ted Resnikoff | June 9, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Homecoming / Ingathering, Secular, Unitarian UniversalismPage/Article -
Proxy voting is a component of our democratic process that is an important force for moderating the excesses of capitalism....June 6, 2014Tagged as: Corporate Responsibility, Finance for Congregations, Investments for Congregations, Socially Responsible InvestingPage/Article
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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is ensuring that our investments are aligned with our values. The UUA has been strongly committed to SRI for over forty years. Our commitment springs from our faith, and from our deep conviction in the dignity of all human beings.Utility | May 23, 2014Tagged as: Corporate Responsibility, Finance for Congregations, Investments for Congregations, Socially Responsible InvestingPage/Article -
The Math Adds Up – the Politics Still Don't The Federal Minimum Wage has not risen since 2009 although the Cost of Living (COL) in the United States has increased by 10% over the same period. Studies show that in real terms the purchasing power of the Middle Class has decreased since 1970...By Ted Resnikoff | May 1, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Oppression, Business Meetings, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA HeadquartersPage/Article -
Some labor for too little, others labor too little for too much Gender-based income disparity (the "Gender Pay-gap") and a minimum wage lower than a living wage are antithetical to the Principles and sources of Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) works to create...By Ted Resnikoff | April 24, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Anti-Oppression, Congregational Action, Discernment, Economic Justice, Justice, New Job, SecularPage/Article -
Policy, Definitions & Eligibility Criteria Download Match Form and Instructions (Word) (PDF) UUA Policy on Community Investments In January 2003 the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees passed a policy formally requiring that a portion of UUA funds be invested in Community...Utility | October 22, 2013Tagged as: Corporate Responsibility, Finance for Congregations, Investments for Congregations, Socially Responsible InvestingPage/Article